| Bioactivity | Clonidine is an alpha 2-adrenergic agonist[1]. |
| Target | alpha 2-adrenergic |
| Invitro | Clonidine suppresses the firing activity of neurons[1]. |
| Name | Clonidine |
| CAS | 4205-90-7 |
| Formula | C9H9Cl2N3 |
| Molar Mass | 230.09 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Alojado ME, et al. The effect of clonidine on the activity of neurons in the rat dorsal raphe nucleus in vitro. Anesth Analg. 1994 Aug;79(2):257-60. |